Name: Afternoon X
Brand: Vanishing Twin

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Limited edition

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2023-10-06

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Vanishing Twin

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Fire Records

Fire Records is an independent record label headquartered in London, England, UK. Founded in the mid 80s, Fire Records has been a prominent force in the music industry for decades. They have released early records from Pulp, Teenage Fanclub, Spacemen 3, Blue Aeroplanes, and many other influential artists. In the early 90s, the label was home to notable acts such as Neutral Milk Hotel, The Lemonheads, Built to Spill, and Urge Overkill.With a rich history of discovering talent and nurturing their careers, Fire Records remains dedicated to supporting groundbreaking musicians across various genres. Their diverse roster showcases both established names and emerging talents who push boundaries and challenge conventions.

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Vanishing Twin is an eclectic music group formed in 2015 by Cathy Lucas. The band takes its name from Cathy's identical sister who was absorbed in utero. Originally consisting of Lucas, drummer Valentina Magaletti, bassist Susumu Mukai, library music head Phil M.F.U., and visual artist Elliott Arndt, the group creates a unique blend of sounds. Arndt left the group in late 2019, while Phil M.F.U. announced his departure in May 2022.
With influences ranging from psychedelic rock to experimental pop, Vanishing Twin captivates listeners with their mesmerizing melodies and unconventional instrumentation. Led by Lucas' enchanting vocals and supported by Magaletti's rhythmic beats and Mukai's groovy basslines, their music transports audiences to otherworldly realms.
Known for their captivating live performances and thought-provoking visuals, Vanishing Twin continues to push boundaries and defy genres. Their innovative approach to music-making has earned them critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base worldwide.

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Albums of the Year 2023

Vanishing Twin furthers their exploration of decidedly experimental territories with Afternoon X. Crafted with a playful balance of humour and rigour, with each member embracing the role of the multi-instrumentalist and process, over outcome.

Following a series of line-up changes, Vanishing Twin is now the tightly honed collective of singer and multi-instrumentalist Cathy Lucas, drummer Valentina Magaletti (Holy Tongue, Tomaga, Moin) and bassist Susumu Mukai (Zongamin). Harnessing the diverse touchstones of its members; Lucas’ left-field song-craft, Magaletti’s singular approaches to experimental percussion, and Mukai’s long history in the production of electronic music, the band has refined a hypnotic sound at the juncture of minimalism, kosmische, post-punk, and dream-laden, psychedelic pop.

These eight fluttering abstractions, culled, collaged, and built upon from a vast constellation of instruments, samples, and unclaimed sources. Lucas employs her voice as an instrument and a generator of raw sound, weaving surreal imagery and uncanny juxtapositions amongst the dance and propellant drive. From infectious grooves of the album’s title track and the constrained minimalism of “Subito”, to the ambitious heights of pieces like ‘The Down Below’ and Lazy Garden, which unfurl a psychedelic avant-gardism on the scope and scale of David Axelrod and Scott Walker.

Vanishing Twin embark upon a new multifaceted journey that collectively culminates as the bands most forward-thinking and groundbreaking release to date.

Afternoon X  

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Discover Afternoon X by Vanishing Twin. Limited Edition LPs available exclusively at Rough Trade. A groundbreaking release from the experimental band on Fire Records.